H1N1 Influenza Case confirmed In Reno County

A case of the 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus was confirmed in a Reno County adult. This is the first case identified in Reno County.

The local health department is following the guidance provided by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) when dealing with a confirmed case. This includes a thorough case investigation and management of the patient and close contacts.

As of today, KDHE has confirmed the following cases of the 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus in Kansas. In all cases, the local health departments are following the guidance provided by KDHE and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Confirmed Cases – 79 total

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* Dickinson County – Two cases involving adults
* Ford County – One case involving a child
* Geary County – 18 cases total involving eight adults and 10 children
* Gove County – One case involving an adult
* Johnson County – 11 cases total involving four adults and seven children
* Ottawa County – One case involving a child
* Reno County – One case involving an adult
* Riley County – 23 cases total involving 15 adults and eight children
* Saline County – Seven cases total involving one adult and six children
* Sedgwick County – Two cases involving children
* Wyandotte County – 12 cases total involving one adult and 11 children

KDHE is continuing to work with local health departments and other healthcare providers to identify cases in Kansas and interrupt the chain of virus transmission wherever it is found.

The symptoms of the 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu and include:

Individuals who experience the above symptoms should contact their health care provider, who will determine whether testing or treatment is needed. There is no vaccine available right now to protect against the 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus, but there are effective treatments available once the infection is diagnosed.

It is important to know that the 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus is not transmitted by food. You cannot get this virus from eating pork or pork products. Eating properly handled and cooked pork and pork products is safe.